Shein outperforms several Australian retailers in ethics report
Fast-fashion giant ranks higher than some local brands in Baptist World Aid assessment of ethical practices.
At a glance
- Baptist World Aid assessed 138 companies and 543 fashion brands on ethical standards
- Shein ranked higher than some Australian retailers on metrics including wages and sustainability
- Ghanda and Windsor Smith were among the lowest-rated companies in the report
An ethical fashion report released by Baptist World Aid assessed 138 companies representing 543 brands on standards including wages and sustainability. The review found that online fast-fashion retailer Shein outperformed several Australian high street retailers on ethical measures.
Ghanda and Windsor Smith were among the lowest-rated companies in the 11th edition of the annual report.
Why it matters
The report provides consumers with comparative data on ethical practices across major fashion retailers, helping inform purchasing decisions.
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